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BIDV has issued an urgent notice to customers warning about a sophisticated cybercrime scheme that uses fake emails to obtain sensitive security information and take control of bank accounts.
According to BIDV’s systems, many customers have received emails impersonating the bank with urgent prompts such as identity verification, transaction confirmation, or updates to security information.
The emails typically include a button or a link designed to look like an official notice. If a recipient clicks, malware may be downloaded to the device, or the user may be redirected to a fraudulent website.
On the fraudulent page, criminals can harvest personal and account-related data, including usernames, passwords, OTP codes, and credit card information. BIDV warns that even a brief lapse in caution can lead to loss of account control.
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